Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Alternate Days
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
सेब
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Gala Apfel
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
Gala
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
Gala
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
Gala
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
Gala
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
Gala
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
Gala
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Malus
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gala Apple and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Gala Apple and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Gala Apple and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Gala Apple and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and European Crab Apple
Care of Gala Apple and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.